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Qt Creator is a powerful and versatile IDE for Windows specifically designed for building Qt applications.
It is widely used for desktop, embedded, and mobile application development, offering an intuitive interface and a strong set of features.
Qt Creator is an open-source IDE designed to streamline Qt application development across multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
It provides code editing, debugging, version control, and UI design tools, making it a comprehensive solution for Qt-based software development.
With its CMake, QMake, and Meson support, it caters to developers working on both simple and complex projects.
Main Features
Cross-Platform Support – Develop and deploy applications on Windows, Linux, macOS, and embedded systems.
Advanced Code Editor – Syntax highlighting, auto-completion, refactoring tools, and smart indentation for C++, QML, JavaScript, and Python.
Integrated Debugger – Supports GDB, LLDB, and Microsoft Debugger for seamless debugging of C++ applications.
Graphical UI Designer – Drag-and-drop UI design with Qt Quick Designer and Qt Widgets.
Built-in Version Control – Integration with Git, Subversion, and Perforce.
Project Management – Supports multiple build systems like CMake, QMake, and Meson.
Embedded Development – Debug and deploy applications for embedded platforms like Raspberry Pi and MCUs.
User Interface
Qt Creator features a clean and modern interface designed for efficiency. The IDE includes a split-pane view for working on multiple files simultaneously and provides customizable layouts.
It also features a powerful search and navigation system, making it easy to locate files, classes, and functions.
Installation and Setup
- Download Qt Creator from the official Qt website.
- Run the installer and select the required Qt components and dependencies.
- Configure the build environment (choose CMake, QMake, or another build system).
- Set up compilers and debuggers (MinGW, MSVC, Clang, etc.).
- Start coding your Qt-based applications.
Create a New Project – Use the project wizard to start a new Qt Widgets or Qt Quick application.
Write Code – Utilize the advanced editor with syntax highlighting and code completion.
Design UI – Use the drag-and-drop UI designer for easy interface building.
Compile & Build – Choose a build configuration and compile your project.
Debug & Test – Use the integrated debugger to troubleshoot issues.
Deploy – Package and deploy your application to the target platform.
FAQ
Is Qt Creator free?
Yes, this program is open-source, but the Qt framework has both free and commercial licensing options.
Can I use Qt Creator for Python development?
Yes, it supports Python with PyQt and PySide, but C++ is its primary language.
Does Qt Creator support CMake?
Yes, it fully supports CMake, making it compatible with modern C++ projects.
Can I use Qt Creator for non-Qt projects?
Yes, you can use Qt Creator as a general C++ IDE even for non-Qt applications.
Is Qt Creator good for beginners?
While Qt Creator is feature-rich, beginners may find it complex compared to simpler IDEs like Eclipse or Visual Studio Code.
Alternatives
Microsoft Visual Studio – A popular C++ IDE with powerful debugging tools.
Eclipse IDE – A versatile, extensible C++ IDE.
Pricing
Open-Source Version – Free for personal and non-commercial use.
Commercial License – Pricing varies depending on Qt Company’s licensing model for professional developers.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel or AMD (x86_64 architecture)
- RAM: 4GB (8GB recommended)
- Disk Space: 2GB minimum
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 support required for Qt Quick applications
- Excellent Qt integration for rapid development
- Cross-platform support for Windows, Linux, and macOS
- Powerful code editor with auto-completion and debugging tools
- Great UI design tools for Qt Widgets and Qt Quick
- Good support for embedded and mobile development
- The free version lacks some commercial features
- Limited third-party plugin ecosystem compared to Visual Studio
- Can be resource-intensive for large projects
- Commercial licensing can be expensive for professional use
Qt Creator is a powerful, cross-platform IDE that excels in Qt and C++ development. With an intuitive code editor, robust debugging tools, and excellent UI design capabilities, it is the preferred choice for developers working on Qt applications. While it may have a steeper learning curve for beginners, it provides all the necessary tools to build, test, and deploy high-quality software.
What's new in this version:
Editing:
- Removed the confusing `Mixed` indentation setting
- Added auto-detection for the indentation setting `Preferences > Text Editor > Behavior`
- Added a button for indentation settings to the editor toolbar
- Fixed that `File > Close` / `Ctrl + W` closed pinned files
- Fixed the behavior of `Shift + Backspace` for multi-cursor editing
C++:
Changed:
- `Preferences > C++ > Quick Fixes > Getter Setter Generation Properties` to use JavaScript expressions for transformation of the contents
- Improved the dialog for `Create implementations for member functions`
- Fixed a formatting issue when applying method signature changes
- Fixed the generation of getters for local enum types
Built-in:
- Added support for init-statements in range-based `for` loops
- Added support for refactoring in the presence of concepts
QML:
qmlls:
- Added the value of the `QML_IMPORT_PATH` CMake variable to the imports passed to `qmlls`
- Changed `Go to Definition` to be a non-advanced feature
- Changed the outline to be an advanced feature
- Fixed that the language server was not restarted after changing the Qt version in the kit
- Fixed that toolbars where created over and over again
Language Server Protocol:
- Added support for `Diagnostic.CodeDescription`
- Added the option to enable or disable language servers per project
Copilot:
- Fixed issues with newer versions of the language server
- Fixed the colors of items
- Added `SDKs` settings category
- Added settings for the Windows App SDK
- Moved the Android and QNX SDK settings to the new category
- Added support for [LoongArch]
- Added an option for the run environment to the kit settings
- Merged various related kit settings to the same row in `Preferences > Kits > Kits` ([Documentation]
Made build configuration specific variables like `Device:HostAddress` and`Device:KeyFiles` available to deploy configurations:
- Improved the target setup page in Projects mode
- Made the `Configure` button always visible
- Made the initially selected kit visible without scrolling
- Fixed some inconsistencies between build device and run device settings
- Fixed that the application output doesn't show the last line when filtering is active
- Fixed that the project specific editor settings were not applied to the
- Markdown editor
- Fixed the title of `Build for Run Configuration <name>`
- Fixed a crash when an application outputs lots of lines
- Fixed the `Disable` button for the first item
- Fixed the `Edit` button for disabled items
- Improved performance of Qt ABI detection when module `.json` files are available
- Improved performance of collecting Qt version information
- Removed unnecessary warning when the Qt version in a kit does not have a QML utility
Qt Creator Plugin Wizard:
- Added support for building for Windows and Linux on ARM on GitHub
- Added a run configuration that runs the Qt Creator that the plugin was built with CMake
- Simplified the project tree hierarchy for empty subdirectories
- Added support for creating run configurations for custom CMake targets with the `qtc_runnable` `FOLDER` property
- Improved the performance when CMake reply files change on disk
- Fixed that manually created run configurations could be removed if `Create suitable run configurations automatically` was turned off
- Fixed issues with Objective-C/C++ files if `OBJCXX` is added to the list of languages in the project file
- Fixed that Ninja was not detected even when `CMAKE_MAKE_PROGRAM` was set
- to the `ninja` executable
- Fixed the import of multi-config CMake presets
Package Manager Auto Setup:
- Changed the default installation directory to `/tmp` to ensure that the directory is writable
Qmake:
- Fixed that `.pri` files that are included but unused were not marked as inactive in the project tree
Meson:
- Replaced explicit calls to `ninja` by their equivalent `meson` calls
- Improved the layout of the project tree
Debugging:
- Changed that clicking disabled breakpoints enables them instead of removing them
- Fixed the movement of pinned debugger tooltips with extra editor windows
C++:
Pretty printers:
- Added `QMultiHash`
- Fixed issues with debuggers that use an older Python version
CDB:
- Disabled heap debugging by default and added the option `Enable heap debugging`
Analyzer:
Clang:
- Fixed a crash when the tool is run in parallel
QML Profiler:
- Fixed issues with restarting the profiler on remote Linux devices
- Fixed that profiling could fail to start
- Fixed the sorting of statistics
Axivion:
- Added support for images in the issue details
- Moved Axivion preferences to `Preferences > Analyzer > Axivion`
- Fixed that the display of data in the issues table did not adapt to the column's data type
- Fixed that filters were shown even for issue types that do not suppor them
- Fixed that the Filter menus opened at the wrong position
Coco:
- Added support for configuring CMake and qmake projects for code coverage
- in `Projects > Project Settings > Coco Code Coverage`
Terminal:
- Fixed that the view didn't jump to the end on input
- Fixed the title of tabs
- Fixed killing the shell process
- Fixed auto-scrolling
Version Control Systems:
- Added automatic detection of files under version control even when the corresponding plugin is disabled
- Added a notification that suggests enabling a version control plugin when files under that version control are detected
- Disabled the `Bazaar`, `Fossil`, `Mercurial`, and `Subversion` support plugins by default
Git:
- Increased minimum Git version to 2.13.0
- Added `Create Branch From` to the context menu on commits in `Git Log` ([Documentation]
- Added the option to show the log of the branch in the `Git Commit` and `Amend` views by clicking the branch name
- Added the action `Status (Including All Untracked)`, and changed the standard `Status` action to exclude untracked files
Platforms:
Windows:
- Fixed that temporary files were created when saving files on the FAT file
- system and removed only at Qt Creator shutdown
Linux:
- Added support for the `terminator` terminal emulator
macOS:
- Fixed a crash when MinGW toolchains are detected on macOS hosts
Android:
- Fixed a performance problem when detecting the Android ABI
- Fixed that the wrong `lldb-server` could be used
iOS:
- Added support for application output and C++ debugging for devices with iOS 17 and later
- Fixed a crash when stopping applications on devices with iOS 16 and earlier
- Fixed QML profiling on devices with iOS 16 and earlier
- Fixed that the development teams could not be determined with Xcode 16.2 and later
Remote Linux:
- Added support for `GoCmdBridge` for performance improvements
Docker:
- Fixed an issue with running `pkg-config` in the container
- Fixed an issue with shutting down the device access
- Fixed soft asserts during container setup
QNX:
- Fixed issues with Clangd 19
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